The 2025 auction to support response efforts in disaster zones will be May 16-17 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
The net proceeds from the 2024 auction came to $248,317.45, bringing the 31-year total funds raised for disaster projects to $6,069,138.27! Download the History of Auction Proceeds 1993-2024 by clicking here.
The 2024 Shenandoah District Church of the Brethren Disaster Auction and Sale was held Friday, May 17 – Saturday, May 18, at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds (4808 South Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, Virginia). Our thanks for supporting this important fundraising event that provides support for local, national and international rebuilding efforts in designated disaster areas and for local citizens in need of critical home repairs.
Click here to see a gallery from the auction and here to view photos from the SDDA Golf Tournament.
View the updated schedule below or click here to download a schedule.
SCHEDULE BELOW
May 17 Schedule: Early morning drop off for auction items, please plan to arrive prior to noon.
11:30 a.m. the fast-food booth opens and runs until
1 p.m. Auction opens
Silent Auction #1 until 2:30 p.m.; pay at 3 p.m.
Purchase of arts, crafts, baked goods, plants at the pavilion, outside tent sales, and the quilt display preview for Saturday’s auction will be open.
4 p.m. Tenderloin Plate Dinner, $15 adults, $10 children ages 10 and under
5 p.m.
Silent Auction # 2
Livestock Barn Auction preview and concession stand opens
6:15 p.m. Devotions at Livestock Barn
6:30 p.m.
Livestock Auction
Main Auction in Exhibit Hall (featuring arts, furniture and selected handiworks
May 18 Schedule: 7 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast, $8 for adults, $5 children ages 10 and under
Silent Auction #3 until 8:30 a.m.; pay for items at 9 a.m.
8 a.m.
Freshly made doughnuts go on sale.
Plant Sale opens
8:30 a.m. Outside tent sales begin
8:45 a.m. Worship service in Exhibit Hall
9 a.m. Main Auction (featuring arts, crafts, and handmade furniture)
10 a.m.
Quilts added to the auction
Silent Auction #4 until 11:30 a.m.; pay for items at noon.
The fast-food booth opens and runs until 3 p.m.
Children’s activities under the big white tent until 1 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Coin auction in exhibit hall dining area
Strawberry and Peanut Butter pies by the slice or whole
11 a.m.
Plate lunch with choice of BBQ chicken and pulled, $10 adult; $5 children ages 10 and under
Noon Large item auction
BBQ chicken only on sale
Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches on sale at the fast-food booth
1:30 p.m. Theme Basket auction
Click here to view a digital catalog of some of the items being offered at the auction. The quilt auction will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Click here to see the items donated to the coin auction.
This year, the auction has received a gift of an Abner Zook painting to offer to the highest bidder. Read more about Abner Zook and his unique folk art style here.
Download flyers for information about arts and crafts, baked goods, children’s activities, coin auctions, corn for coins, golf tournaments, livestock auctions, outside tent sales, plants and flowers, quilts and wall hangings, and theme baskets here.